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Harwood Museum of Art

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Since 1923 the Harwood has been a center for art and culture in the Taos community. Visit us today. www.harwoodmuseum.org

Story

The Early Harwood Foundation 1923-1935
From the beginning, the Harwoods' home was the town's only library. When the Harwoods discovered Taos had no library, they opened their extensive private collection of books to the public. By 1926, the Harwood Library was established and the community generously supported the growth of its collections. Mabel Dodge Luhan donated books from her private collection, contributed funds, and inspired other major support.

From 1924 on, much of the Harwood was given over to exhibitions. Even into the 1970s, clay pots, Native American artifacts, Hispanic textiles, Patrociño Barela's wood sculptures, 19th Century retablos, and a cannonball said to have come from the 1847 bombardment of Taos Pueblo adorned the Library, offices and hallways.

The University of New Mexico 1935-1945
In 1935, the Harwood Foundation was given to the University of New Mexico (UNM). As part of UNM, the Harwood received core support from the University and functioned as a base for University programs in Taos County. The Harwood's potential as an educational institution had interested the University as early as 1929 when it opened its Field School of Art at the Harwood, a program which continued for twenty-six years.

In 1937, UNM and the Works Projects Administration (WPA), working in cooperation to create an enhanced facility, embarked on a major expansion and renovation project of the Harwood complex. Designed by John Gaw Meem, one of the best known architects of the Southwest, the Harwood addition became one of the tallest adobe structures in northern New Mexico, and included an auditorium, stage, exhibition space, and a library facility.

The Harwood 1945-Present
After World War II, Taos and the Harwood entered a new phase to embrace new trends in American Art. The Harwood strives to fulfill its educational mission by presenting special lectures, offering docent tours, and working with local schools and community groups with a variety of special programs. We continue to expand our vision as a cultural center that presents the art of our region while also serving as an important educational asset to northern New Mexico.

Mission

Vision: The Harwood Museum of Art brings Taos arts to the world and world arts to Taos.

Mission: The mission of the Harwood Museum of Art of the University of New Mexico is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the arts, especially those created in, inspired by, or relevant to northern New Mexico. The museum advances the University’s mission and engages diverse audiences by stimulating learning, creativity and research through exhibitions, programs and publications.

Address: 238 Ledoux St, Taos, NM 87571, USA
Phone: (575) 758-9826
gro.muesumdoowrah@ofni
State: New Mexico
Zip Code: 87571


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Reviews
Well worth a visit. Some really nice paintings and local history.
8 years ago (10-10-2017)
World class museum in the heart of beautiful Taos, New Mexico!
8 years ago (09-11-2017)
High class, intellectual art, presentations and music remarkable for a small town
8 years ago (07-11-2017)
I visited to attend the opening of the work of Mimi Saltzman, which was very fun. Mimi was talking with other people so I did not get to ask any questions...about how she executed these works . Across the hall in the next gallery were also very interesting works; I was especially captivated by the photography of David Williams , the Sangre de Cristo health patients. Thank you very much for the written explanations and comments of each photograph. (And the bench to sit on to take a bit of time with each photograph.) I was fascinated and enjoyed my short visit into the life of these individuals. Thank you!
8 years ago (01-07-2017)
Unmemorable, even though I am a BIG art fan.
8 years ago (11-10-2017)
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